Friend,
“As Ohio goes, so goes the nation” was a political truism for 50 years. While Ohio may no longer be the bellwether of American Presidential politics, the race to replace retiring Republican Sen. Rob Portman will be pivotal in determining the outcome of the 2022 elections nationally.
Why is Ohio still important to all of us?
The Buckeye State presents pro-democracy forces with one of their best opportunities to flip a GOP-held seat and extend control of the Senate. The race features Republican candidate, investment banker, and Hillbilly Elegy author J.D. Vance, who harshly criticized Trump in 2016 but quickly converted to Ultra-MAGA to receive the disgraced ex-President’s coveted endorsement. Vance has morphed into a rabid opportunist, who will be or say anything to win.
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Vance expressed his disgust towards candidate Trump in 2016. Now he does the ex-President’s bidding.
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On the Democratic side is Congressman Tim Ryan of Youngstown, whose approach fuses progressive working-class economic views with a populist cultural-consensus appeal that fits the area he represents.
With rightwing billionaire Peter Thiel bankrolling Vance, this race will be one of the most expensive in the country and one of the tightest. It will be critical for the Ryan campaign to ensure turnout in the African-American communities of Toledo and Cleveland, as well as the student vote in Columbus and other college towns across Ohio. It’s also important that he wins support from moderate Republicans who see Vance as a threat to our democracy, willing to do Trump’s bidding.
What Can I Do to Help Ohio? The Union has collected a set of actions with organizations in need of skilled volunteers like you — NOW.
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As a volunteer with The Union, you’ll receive an action email each week. Whether you live inside or outside the area for a particular race, there will always be actions for both situations.
We have 112 days until the midterm elections. We cannot relax for a minute. We are mobilizing our pro-democracy coalition across all 50 States. It will take all of us to ensure we have a democracy for ourselves and future generations of Americans.
Please reach out to one friend today, ask them to stand together with us, and get them to join The Union.
Together,
The Union
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P.S. While the two big links above are the fastest way to get involved, if you’re interested in other Ohio actions coming up this week, be sure to check out some of the more important ones below. If you attend any of the events in this email, reply back and tell us how it went, or anything else you’d like to share.
Other Actions This Week in Ohio
Tue, Jul 19 @ 4:30 pm EDT - Rossford
Join the Ohio Democratic Party as they register voters at the "Stroll the Streets" event in Rossford! Meet outside of the Rossford Recreation Department for a brief training before registering voters and informing them about this year's elections.
Weds, Jul 20 @ 4 pm EDT - Bowling Green
Join the Ohio Democratic Party as they register voters at the Bowling Green Farmers Market! Meet behind Grounds for Thought for a brief training before registering voters and informing them about this year's elections.
Thurs, Jul 21 @ 3 pm EDT - Perrysburg
Join the Ohio Democratic Party as they register voters at the Perrysburg Farmer's Market! Meet at the Way Public Library for a brief training before registering voters and informing them about this year's elections.
Sat, Jul 23 @ 1 pm EDT - Cincinnati
Join the 2022 Coordinated Campaign in learning more about voter registration, engagement and volunteer opportunities. It is crucial to get as many registered voters as possible to hit the polls in November. Join us in developing our skills as volunteers and making sure Ohio is Blue!
Sat, Jul 23 @ 2-6 pm - Wheeling, WV
The Ohio Valley Pride Event will take place at Heritage Port in Wheeling, WV on July 23rd and 24th! Join us there to register voters and speak with the community about the upcoming election that has important impacts for all of us!
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